Radium Recreation Area

Kremmling Recreation Management Area — lakeside, fishing

Location: Kremmling, CO, CO

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (29 reviews)

Season: May through October

Managed By Kremmling Field Office The Radium Recreation Area is part of the Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA), providing opportunities for developed camping and river access. With over 100,000 annual visitors the sites facilities include 2 developed boat ramp sites, 9 vault toilets, day use and overnight parking, 16 single campsites and 2 Group Campsites and 3 day use shade structures. There is no potable water provided at this area.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/radium-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.

Radium Recreation Area offers excellent river access with developed camping facilities and serves over 100,000 annual visitors annually. Campers praise the well-maintained sites, easy river access, and beautiful scenic drive.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, Bald Eagle present in area

Insider tips for Radium Recreation Area: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Expect strong winds in the valley; come prepared with wind-resistant setup Site includes interesting train running across river from camp

Skip Radium Recreation Area if: You need electrical hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require potable water — no drinking water is provided at this area. You're visiting outside May-October operating season.

Best time to visit Radium Recreation Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

Nearby campgrounds: Pumphouse Recreation Area (Bond, CO), Elliott Creek Campground (Co) (Silverthorne, CO), Piney Guard Station (MINTURN, CO), Willows Campground (Co) (Silverthorne, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Radium Recreation Area

Cell signal at Radium Recreation Area (Kremmling, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Managed By Kremmling Field Office The Radium Recreation Area is part of the Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA), providing opportunities for developed camping and river access. With over 100,000 annual visitors the sites facilities include 2 developed boat ramp sites, 9 vault toilets, day use and overnight parking, 16 single campsites and 2 Group Campsites and 3 day use shade structures. There is no potable water provided at this area.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV18 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need electrical hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You require potable water — no drinking water is provided at this area✕ You're visiting outside May-October operating season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Expect strong winds in the valley; come prepared with wind-resistant setup

Site includes interesting train running across river from camp

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during this period only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, Bald Eagle present in area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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970-724-3000· Kremmling Recreation Management Area

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Kremmling Recreation Management Area fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Kremmling Recreation Management Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Radium Recreation Area cost per night?+
Radium Recreation Area costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Radium Recreation Area open?+
Radium Recreation Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Radium Recreation Area have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Radium Recreation Area?+
Radium Recreation Area can accommodate RVs up to 18 feet.
How do I make reservations at Radium Recreation Area?+
Radium Recreation Area is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Radium Recreation Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Radium Recreation Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Radium Recreation Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Radium Recreation Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Upper Colorado River Special Recreation MAnagement Area InformationBLM River campgroundsUpper Colorado River Guide
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$25 /night★ 4 (29)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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